Week of October 31 2013

The CAS Arts Center will be open from 6-8:30pm with free candy for trick-or-treaters and “CAS by Candlelight,” an eerie evening gallery walk. Visitors will view the current exhibit “In Parallel,” which is on display until Nov 17. 845/436-4227.

Our Mother’s Daughters, a six-week class taught by Kathie Carlson, MA, will be held on Thursdays, October 10 to November 14 from 1:30-3pm at The Sanctuary of Oils, 61 Commercial St. Limited to 10. The cost is $150 for the series. Register now; call 570/503-7044.

First Fridays, a free monthly musical and neighborly event, resumes at the Equinunk Historical Society, 7pm. Musicians, call 570/224-0223 or 570/224-6722 for info and to sign up. Acoustic only. Light refreshments will be available.

Café Chocolat is a chocolate-themed retreat for women, 8:30am-4:30pm at Beach Lake United Methodist Church. Take time to relax, to make new friends, to worship, and to draw closer to God. Cost is $20 per person. Registration deadline is Oct. 14. 570/729-7011.

NTSI Defensive Driving Course at Town of Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge St., 9am-3pm. $25 per person. Reservations: Call Dominic 845/796-6239 by Oct. 30. Presented by Town of Tusten as community service.

The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will hold a dinner dance, called the “Wild Things Ball,” at the Hotel Fauchere. Three-course dinner, dancing, and a small auction. Tickets: $125 per person, individual sponsorships, which include 2 tickets, are $500. 570/828-2319.

The Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County will sponsor a Story Time from 11am to 12pm on the first Saturday of the month at the Read It Again Bookstore. All children must be accompanied by an adult, who will remain with them throughout the hour. Stories will be read to the children, and an activity will follow, time permitting. Story Time is open to all children in grades K-3, and is free. 845/794-0017.

The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 531 hosts an "All You Can Eat Breakfast" the first Sunday of each month. The breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, pancakes, french toast, bagels, rolls, cookies, coffee, juice, etc. Cost: $8 for adults; $7 for seniors; $5 for kids over 5 and kids 5 and under free. 570/253-5373 or email eap3573@gmail.com.

The StoneWorks Learning Center will tackle the controversies around global warming and climate change, 1pm. Presenters: Mort Malkin and Christine San Jose. StoneWorks Learning Center is located at 1036 Rear Main St., just behind the Cooperage. 570/251-7704.

Bernie Shore memorial roast beef dinner will be held at Monticello Elks Lodge, 46 North Street, 5-7pm. Dinner sponsored by the Monticello Kiwanis Club. The cost is $12/person. Eat in or take out. 845/794-7050 for ticket info or buy at door.

The Wayne County Arts Alliance is showing movies on Monday nights at 7pm on the big screen at the Route 6 Cinema. Presenting a variety of foreign, classic and art films. Come and enjoy the films and stay for the optional discussion that follows. Suggested contribution of $6. 570/390-4420.

Music Together runs at The Stoneworks Learning Center (1036 Rear Main St.), 10-10:45am. Children (ages 0-5), led by a certified instructor create & play music, create rhythm patterns, songs, movements to the music as they express themselves through sound. 570/251-7704, info@thestoneworks.org.

Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce presents "Learn How to Capitalize On Year End Gifts" nonprofit seminar at SUNY SCCC Room G121, 4-6pm. Cost: $15 for chamber members/$25 for non-members. 845/791-4200.

Our Mother’s Daughters, a six-week class taught by Kathie Carlson, MA, will be held on Thursdays, October 10 to November 14 from 1:30-3pm at The Sanctuary of Oils, 61 Commercial St. Limited to 10. The cost is $150 for the series. Register now; call 570/503-7044.

Monthly meeting of the Sullivan County Tea Party Patriots will be held at 240 Chestnut St., 7pm. Legislator Gene Benson will be the guest speaker. All are welcome. Email whrotties@netzero.net or call 845/439-5401.